ASUS computer owners have been reporting widespread alarm after a Christmas-themed banner suddenly appeared on their Windows 11 screens, accompanied by a suspicious “Christmas.exe” process in Task Manager.
The promotional campaign, first reported by WindowsLatest, was delivered through ASUS’ pre-installed Armoury Crate software. It displays a large wreath banner that covers one-third of users’ screens. The unbranded holiday display, which can interrupt gaming sessions and occasionally crashes applications, has triggered security concerns among users who initially mistook it for malware.